Analog Communications

581084 (91018-20)

LabVolt Series

Datasheet

Festo Didactic
en
10/2019
Analog Communications, LabVolt Series

Table of Contents
General Description _______________________________________________________________________2
Topic Coverage___________________________________________________________________________2
Optional Manual(s) _______________________________________________________________________2

General Description
With the Analog Communications circuit board, students can configure, operate, and troubleshoot the following
circuits:

• Amplitude Modulation (AM) Transmitter and Receiver

• Single-Sideband (SSB) Transmitter and Receiver
• Frequency Modulator (FM)
• Phase Modulator (PM)
• Quadrature Detector (FM demodulation)
• Phase-Locked Loop (PLL)
• PLL FM Detector

Students learn the functions of oscillators, filters, amplifiers, LC networks, modulators, limiters, mixers, and
detectors in communication circuits. Circuit modifications and faults provide students with the opportunity to
develop troubleshooting skills. An optional unit covers the use of a Spectrum Analyzer.
This board is available in the following language variants:

• English variant: 91018-20

• French variant: 91018-21
• Spanish variant: 91018-22

Topic Coverage
• Analog Communication Concepts and Circuit Board Familiarization
• Amplitude Modulation, RF Power Amplifier, Balanced Modulator, RF Stage
• Mixer, IF Filter, Envelope Detector, Balanced Modulator, LSB Filter, RF Power Amplifier, Mixer, RF Stage
• Mixer and RF Power Amplifier
• RF Stage, Mixer, and IF Filter
• Product Detector and Automatic Gain Control
• Frequency and Phase Modulation
• Demodulation (Quadrature Detector)
• PLL Circuit and Operation, FM Detection with a PLL
• Troubleshooting Basics and Troubleshooting Analog Communication Circuits

Optional Manual(s)
Model
Qty Description
number
1 Analog Communications (Student Manual) ________________________________________ 589703 (91578-P0) 1
1 Analog Communications (Student Workbook) ______________________________________ 580785 (91578-Q0)
1 Analog Communications (Instructor Guide) ________________________________________ 580787 (91578-R0)

1 The manuals Analog Communications, both the student manual and instructor guide, are also available in computer-based format.

2 © Festo Didactic
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